LeTourneau University
Longview, Texas
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 3.70
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LeTourneau University (; abbreviated LETU) is a private, interdenominational evangelical Christian university in Longview, Texas. Founded as LeTourneau Technical Institute in February 1946 by R. G. LeTourneau with his wife, Evelyn, the school initially educated veterans returning from World War II. Total annual enrollment is nearly 3,000.
- Rankings
#551 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #551 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1350 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$35,500▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $52,258
Room & Board: $10,570
Books & Supplies: $3,060
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $21,375
Pell Grant Recipients: 27%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$35,500▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $52,258
Room & Board: $10,570
Books & Supplies: $3,060
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $21,375
Pell Grant Recipients: 27%
- Gas
- ⛽ $3.94 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1140–1370▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1140–1370
SAT ERW: 570–690
SAT Math: 570–680
ACT Composite: 23–30
- Admit Rate
- 41%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.70
- Total Enrollment
- 3,389
- Undergrad
- 3,227
- Graduate
- 162
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Retention Rate
- 81%
- Graduation Rate
- 61%
- Official Portal
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2100 S Mobberly Ave, Longview, Texas, 75602
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